🌐Global Gateway Questions — SAT English
2,358 solved questions with detailed explanations
Which word suggests a noble but ultimately futile effort?
Meritorious service to the community earned the volunteer a prestigious award, recognizing her praiseworthy contributions. What does 'meritorious' mean?
She was a complete _____ to coding, but quickly picked up the basics.
She tried to ____ that her colleague was responsible for the error without directly accusing him.
A realtor will come over tonight to "appraise" our house. What does "appraise" mean?
Josh complained that he was paid a 'pittance' for the great amount of work he did. What does 'pittance' refer to?
The small village was located in an __________ corner of the country, far from any major roads or cities.
The politician attempted to __________ the truth about the scandal by using vague language and irrelevant details during the press conference.
The sudden silence that fell over the bustling city square was deeply __________, causing a collective shiver of unease among the crowd.
Hackneyed phrases are often criticized for being: